Slip
Quicksand · 1993
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A raw blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that captures the angst of the early '90s alternative scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fazer — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with aggressive guitar work and a driving rhythm, immediately immersing listeners in the album's intense energy.
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Dine Alone — This track showcases Quicksand's knack for blending melodic elements with heavy instrumentation, illustrating their unique sound within the genre.
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Baphomet — 'Baphomet' stands out with its dynamic shifts and haunting lyrics, encapsulating the album’s themes of existential struggle and internal conflict.
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Transparent — Closing the album, 'Transparent' features reflective lyrics and a more subdued atmosphere, providing an emotional counterpoint to the intensity of earlier tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs paired with shouted vocals, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Tracks like 'Dine Alone' and 'Slip' introduce more melodic elements, contrasting the heavier sections with introspective lyrics.
- The album closes with 'Transparent', which features a gradual build-up leading to a climactic finish, creating a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy for cathartic release
- short bursts of intense emotion
- introspective moments amid chaos
- for afternoon frustrations
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of polished production
- prefer long, flowing compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 9, 1993, 'Slip' is Quicksand's debut album, following their formation in 1990. At this point, the band was establishing itself within the post-hardcore movement, coming off a successful EP that helped them gain attention.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fazer 3:13
- 2 Head to Wall 3:07
- 3 Dine Alone 3:27
- 4 Slip 2:21
- 5 Freezing Process 3:19
- 6 Lie and Wait 2:32
- 7 Unfulfilled 3:23
- 8 Can Opener 3:39
- 9 Omission 2:33
- 10 Baphomet 4:42
- 11 Too Official 2:48
- 12 Transparent 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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